The Dos and Don’ts when in Boracay
If you are one of the numerous people longing to go to Boracay Island six long months after it was closed for rehabilitation due to environmental reasons last April 26,…
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New hotel to generate employment, tax
BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 26 – The opening of a new hotel in Bacolod City is expected to help generate employment and additional ta to the city here. Recently, Bacolod City…
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Education chief calls on Boholano graduates to be self-sufficient, globally competent
TAGBILARAN, BOHOL, October 24, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones prodded the graduates of the University of Bohol on the importance of self-sufficiency, global competitiveness, readiness for…
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DOT Secretary Puyat Welcomes ‘Better’ Boracay, Calls For Responsible Tourism
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN, PHILIPPINES – Tourism Chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat urges visitors to respect and observe local regulations to help protect and preserve Boracay Island. Puyat made the appeal during…
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Chinese company seeks PH abaca
Zhuzhou Times Fiber Pioneer Material Technology Co. Ltd. express their intention to source out abaca fibers from the country during a courtesy meeting with Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol on…
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Filipino Teacher in Kyrgyzstan Hailed Best Teacher Awardee by SAPAT Organization
Another milestone of a Filipino abroad: Filipino teacher Aileen Tadena Dacumos, an 11-year resident in Kyrgyzstan, was hailed as a Best Teacher Awardee by SAPAT Organization on 08 October 2018.…
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President Duterte recognizes Filipino artists and institutions preserving cultural heritage
MALACAÑANG — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, October 24, recognized this year’s awardees for the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), Philippine Heritage Award, and the Order of National…
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President Duterte leads conferment of 2015-2017 Philippine Quality Award
MALACAÑANG — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, October 24, honored 16 public and private organizations for their commitment to quality management. “I congratulate each of these organizations for their…
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DOT trains 2,100 frontliners for Boracay reopening
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN, PHILIPPINES-The Department of Tourism (DOT) facilitated the training of some 2,100 tourism front line workers in anticipation of Boracay Island’s soft opening on October 26. “Since the…
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PH Lady Volcanoes Bags Silver in Asia Rugby Match in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 23 October 2018 – The Philippine Lady Volcanoes bagged silver in the Asia Rugby Women’s 7s Trophy following a fierce final match with Malaysia held at the…
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Legarda leads groundbreaking of Aklan Tourism and Trade Center
MANILA, Oct. 23 — Senator Loren Legarda today led the groundbreaking of the Aklan Tourism and Trade Investment and Promotions Center at the Aklan Provincial Capitol in Kalibo. Legarda, Chair…
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President Duterte to Luzon mayors: Serve with integrity, honesty, and accountability
DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, October 22, urged local chief executives to continue to fulfill their mandate to the public with “integrity, honesty, and accountability.” The…
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Senator Hontiveros, Grab explore partnership to promote safe public spaces in the Philippines
Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros and transport network giant Grab Philippines are exploring a possible partnership to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers while riding public transport systems in the…
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A year after Marawi liberation, DSWD continues to help survivors
QUEZON CITY, Oct. 20 — Almost a year after the liberation of Marawi City from the hands of terrorists, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to help…
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BOI Investment Approvals up 19% for Jan-Sept 2018
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s primary industry development and lead investment promotion agency, posted investment approvals worth Php454.8 billion for the first nine months of 2018, a…
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President Duterte assures business sector ‘100% satisfaction’
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, October 18, vowed to the businesspeople that he would give them “100 percent satisfaction” as long as they would not give in…
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Ready to Bring Smiles: Bell Hotel Bacolod’s Grand Opening Set for October 21
Bell Hotel in Bacolod City, a gem in the City of Smiles, will hold its Grand Opening on Sunday, October 21. Bell Hotel was recently awarded as the Best Standard…
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Megaworld to build 4th residential development in Uptown Bonifacio
The P10-B Uptown Arts Residence to rise beside the proposed Skytrain & Mega Manila Subway; just a walking distance from Uptown Mall and Uptown Parade Property giant Megaworld is building…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises wins Best Luxury Cruise Line – Asia Pacific, at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2018
SINGAPORE, 16 October 2018 – Regent Seven Seas Cruises was named Best Luxury Cruise – Asia Pacific, at the Travel Weekly Asia Reader’s Choice Awards. In its fourth annual edition, the travel trade-specific…
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President Duterte to security forces: ‘Be neutral’ in 2019 Elections
TAGUIG CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, October 15, commanded the nation’s security forces to be unbiased and remain non-partisan during the election season. In a speech during…
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